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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.64, 68,512.05 and 16,085.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.64, 68,512.05 and 16,085.58 is: 24,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.64 : 68,512.05 = 16,085.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.64/68,512.05 = 16,085.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.64x = 68,512.05 × 16,085.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.64x = 1,102,056,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,056,061.24/45,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,128.40

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